2026 Editorial Cartoon Contest
An opportunity for local students to step into the shoes of an editorial cartoonist and express an original idea or opinion about today's pressing issues.
Submission deadline: Friday, May 1
How does it work?
Choose your category
First you'll select the editorial cartoon category – or categories – that you want to enter. See the Contest Details page to review the options.
Students may submit one cartoon per category (up to three total).
Create your cartoon
An original editorial cartoon, drawn by hand or digitally, on 8.5x11-inch white, unlined paper.
Black ink is strongly recommended, but color entries are also accepted.
Pro tip: avoid using a wide-tip marker for text or captions.
Submit your cartoon
Your entries by completing the digital entry form (Note: must be a JPEG or PDF file). Please submit one form per entry.
Submission deadline: Friday, May 1
2025 Buffalo News Editorial Cartoon Contest Winners
In June 2025, we honored the winners of our annual Editorial Cartoon Contest with a wonderful ceremony at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site.
The 2026 Editorial Cartoon Contest is presented by
